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Woodlesford Lock - Divers on Site

A navigation closure on the Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line, 14 July 2026 to 15 July 2026 — 1 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line
Region
Yorkshire and North East
Started
14 July 2026
Status
Reopened 15 July 2026
Days shut
1
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Wear and tear
Asset
Lock

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

Where

Updates · 2

1 days with no update after the last one.

14 July 2026 · 4 days since the previous

The closure at Woodlesford Lock will be extended into Wednesday morning, until 8:00am. This is to allow the concrete more time to fully set.

10 July 2026 · 0 days since the previous

As part of our continued commitment to the Better Boating Plan, we will be carrying out essential underwater repair works at Woodlesford Lock on Tuesday to improve the reliability and performance of the lock gates. Specialist commercial divers will be undertaking repairs to the lock cill beneath the water, helping to significantly reduce water leakage through the gates and improve the long-term operation of the lock. These proactive maintenance works are designed to enhance the resilience of the navigation, reduce the likelihood of unplanned disruptions, and provide a better experience for boaters using the Air & Calder Navigation. We appreciate your patience while these important improvements are carried out and thank you for supporting our efforts to deliver safer, more reliable waterways for everyone. This investment supports our Better Boating Plan, ensuring we continue to improve our infrastructure and provide a more dependable navigation network for customers now and in the future.  

Cite this: Canal closures, “Woodlesford Lock - Divers on Site”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019f4c3f-5c79-741b-b920-edc59aa3ceed.

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